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Get Advice From the Best in Business on Twitter

Posted on 06/27/2011

If your business is on Twitter, you’re probably trying to get people to follow you. But don’t forget that Twitter is a great place to gain insights from some successful business owners. Here are just a few suggestions of people to follow on Twitter.

Richard Branson: @richardbranson
CEO and founder of Virgin, Richard Branson tweets on a daily basis providing insights into his business strategy and links to good business articles. Branson has been able to rebrand his business multiple times and is consistently up on the latest trends in business.

Caterine Fake: @Caterina
Businesswomen especially should follow Caterina Fake. She is the co-founder of Flickr and sits on the board of Creative Commons. She often tweets about her business ventures and the life of a woman entrepreneur.

Tony Hsieh: @zappos
Hsieh is the CEO of Zappos but doesn’t use Twitter to sell shoes. While he doesn’t tweet on a frequent basis, when he does he offers great insights into running a business.

Mark Cuban: @mcuban
Arguably, one of the most recognizable owners in any sport, Mark Cuban is on top of the world since his Dallas Mavericks were crowned NBA champions. Cuban likes to tweet on a vast array of subjects from the worlds of business, sports and politics.